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Dallas Motorcycle Ride to Benefit Autism Society of America

August 28, 2008 – 4:40 pm by Jen

On September 27th, radio personalities Lex and Terry, 97.1 The Eagle, and Dallas Harley-Davidson are hosting Ticket to Ride in Dallas, TX. This is the first Ticket to Ride in Dallas. Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of America.

The ride will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Dallas Harley-Davidson, 1334 W. Centerville Road, Garland, TX. The event will also include a lunch, an auction, and an after party at Strokers Dallas, from 5 p.m. to closing.

This is a great way to raise funds and awareness for Autism. If you’d like to find out more visit http://www.lexandterrytickettoride.org/

You can also read more on the Autism Society of America’s website.

Guide to Choosing Earring Length

August 27, 2008 – 6:12 pm by Jen

Ever wonder what kind of earring will compliment your face the most? I’ve compiled a quick guide on choosing your earring length and style based on the shape of your face:

Oval face: You can wear almost any earring style. Hoops are often the most flattering.

Round face: Choose longer earrings with oblong or straight styles. Earrings with sharp angles balance the curves of the face. Teardrops also flatter round faces.

Square face: Hoops, ovals and small earrings look best. Avoid wearing short and chunky earrings because they make the face appear wider.

Also keep in mind your overall body type: While larger earrings might look great on a taller person, they will not be as flattering on someone with a petite build.

For some of my favorite earrings, click the pictures below:

Power Purse Charges Your Cell Phone and iPod

August 23, 2008 – 3:32 pm by Jen

I came across this cool new solar powered purse via an article on Papier Blog. Definitely still needs some style work, but it is a fun new “green” accessory.

Here’s the basics: The purse features mini solar panels embedded into the fabric of the handbag. When you are in the sun, items inside the purse, like your iPod, Blackberry and cell phone, will begin to charge. It’s not as fast as if you were to use your regular charger, but if you are always forgetting to recharge like me, every little bit helps!

It’s being designed by Joe Hyneck, a PhD student at Iowa State University. It it still being tested at this time, but when it hits the market it should be around $300-$400 according to an article from the Environment News Service.

What a great combination of style of environmentally-friendly features. I’m keeping my eyes out for when this hits the market!

And speaking of neat iPod accessories, click below to check out ChicBuds, headphones for your iPod featuring genuine Swarovski Crystals:

Fall’s Newest Color: Yellow

August 22, 2008 – 4:34 pm by Jen

I have to admit that when I think of yellow, especially pale pastel yellow, I definitely would not normally think of fall fashion. However, this fall yellow has become extremely popular, and should remain so throughout winter. Maybe it’s because it looks so good with black or brown… Maybe it’s because it is so incredibly versitile, from a day at work to a night on the town… Whatever the reason, I’m definitely liking this new fall trend.

Broke and Beautiful has put together some amazing outfits featuring yellow that are affordable, trendy and, did I mention affordable?! It’s also neat that she paired a spring dress with pants for the fall/winter. You’ll get some great ideas on how to incorporate yellow into your wardrobe.

I like pairing a pale yellow with black or brown accessories, like the ones pictured below. I’ve picked these necklaces, bracelets and earrings because they are incredibly affordable - all are currently selling at just $6.99! These would make the perfect addition to the one the affordable yellow outfits that Broke and Beautiful mentions.

Top Fall 2008 Jewelry Trends

August 21, 2008 – 2:46 pm by Jen

Fall is almost here, and we here at Charming Chick have been busy adding some of fall’s hottest jewelry to our collection of fashion jewelry. So that you can get ready for back to school, and start building your fall wardrobe, here’s a quick list of some of the hottest jewelry trends for this fall:

1. Big and bold: wide bangles, bold colors, and big beads

2. Asymmetrical and random: not everything has to be perfectly symmetrical about your wardrobe, so have a little fun

3. Keep it natural: The summer trend for natural materials continues into the fall

4. Orange: We saw orange grow in popularity this summer, but it’s definitely continuing into the fall, just a little darker shade

For some of my favorite new fall jewelry, click on the pictures below:

Modern and Traditional Birthstone Guide

August 20, 2008 – 7:09 pm by Jen

Birthstone jewelry makes a great gift for any lady on her birthday. There are both modern and traditional birthstones to choose from. The modern stones are typically less expensive and thus make nice, affordable gifts.

See the chart below for a list of modern and traditional birthstones for each month:

Month	Modern	Traditional
January	Garnet	Garnet
February	Amethyst	Amethyst
March	Aquamarine	Bloodstone or Aquamarine
April	White Cubic Zirconia	Diamond
May	Emerald	Emerald
June	Alexandrite	Pearl or Moonstone
July	Ruby	Ruby
August	Peridot	Sardonyx or Peridot
September	Sapphire	Sapphire
October	Rose	Opal or Tourmaline
November	Golden Sapphire	Topaz or Smoky Quartz
December	Blue Zircon	Turquoise or Lapis Lazuli

Check out some of my favorite birthstone jewelry by clicking the photos below:

Presidential Candidates’ Statements on Autism

August 19, 2008 – 7:56 pm by Jen

In response to requests from the Autism Society of America, presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain have made statements regarding Autism and healthcare. Do you know where each candidate stands on these important issues?

You can read each candidates statement on the Autism Society of America’s Vote for Autism web page. Both letters address concerns such as the important of early detection, support for future research, and helping families with Autism afford the specialized health care that they need.

For ways that you can get involved in promoting Autism Awareness and encouraging our government to address these important concerns, visit the ASA website.

Fall Wedding Jewelry

August 18, 2008 – 7:21 pm by Jen

While most wedding jewelry is classic and timeless, each season I see some exciting trends in wedding jewelry. This fall, the trend is dramatic wedding jewelry to match those dramatic fall wedding colors. Think long chandelier earrings, thick cuff bangle bracelets, and multi-stranded necklaces.

Another fall trend is not so trendy at all: vintage wedding jewelry. What a great way to incorporate “something old” into your wedding attire. Maybe it’s Mom’s pearls or Grandma’s cameo. It doesn’t even have to be “really” vintage - you can steal the style with vintage fashion jewelry, which is much more affordable for brides on a budget!

For some possible stunning wedding jewelry ideas, click some of my pictures below:

Join a Local Komen Race for the Cure

August 16, 2008 – 3:47 pm by Jen

This fall thousands of people just like you will be participating in a Komen Race for the Cure event in their local area. 2008 is the 25th Anniversary of the Komen Race for the Cure, which has had over 1 million participants since 2005.

Since the event is so large, most have heard of the event, for for a quick summary: The Komen Race for the Cure Series raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease, according to the Komen.org website.

Check out the list below, or the complete list at Komen.org, for an Komen Race for the Cure date near you. Note these are the dates for Fall 2008 only, so check the Komen.org website for future/past dates.

Albany, NY Saturday, October 04, 2008
Amarillo, TX Saturday, September 27, 2008
Austin, TX Sunday, November 02, 2008
Baltimore, MD Sunday, October 19, 2008
Bangor, ME Sunday, September 21, 2008
Birmingham, AL Saturday, October 11, 2008
Boston, MA Sunday, September 07, 2008
Charleston, SC Saturday, October 18, 2008
Charlotte, NC Saturday, October 04, 2008
Chattanooga, TN Sunday, September 28, 2008
Chicago, IL Saturday, September 27, 2008
Cincinnati, OH Sunday, September 14, 2008
Cleveland, OH Saturday, September 13, 2008
Coeur d Alene, ID Sunday, September 28, 2008
Colorado Springs, CO Sunday, September 07, 2008
Dallas, TX Saturday, October 18, 2008
Denver, CO Sunday, October 05, 2008
Des Moines, IA Saturday, October 25, 2008
Evansville, IN Sunday, September 21, 2008
Frankfurt, Sunday, September 28, 2008
Fresno, CA Saturday, October 25, 2008
Grand Rapids, MI Saturday, September 27, 2008
Greenville, SC Saturday, September 27, 2008
Hickory, NC Saturday, October 18, 2008
Honolulu, HI Sunday, October 19, 2008
Houston, TX Saturday, October 04, 200
Jackson, NJ Sunday, October 05, 2008
Jacksonville, FL Saturday, October 18, 2008
Kingsport, TN Sunday, October 26, 2008
Knoxville, TN Saturday, October 11, 2008
Lexington, KY Saturday, September 27, 2008
Little Rock, AR Saturday, October 11, 2008
Louisville, KY Saturday, October 11, 2008
Lubbock, TX Saturday, October 04, 2008
Macon, GA Saturday, October 25, 2008
Memphis, TN Saturday, October 25, 2008
Miami, FL Saturday, October 18, 2008
Milwaukee, WI Sunday, September 28, 2008
Nashville, TN Saturday, October 04, 2008
New Orleans, LA Sunday, October 19, 2008
New York City, NY Sunday, September 14, 2008
Oklahoma City, OK Saturday, October 04, 2008
Omaha, NE Sunday, October 05, 2008
Orange County, CA Sunday, September 28, 2008
Orlando, FL Sunday, October 05, 2008
Phoenix, AZ Sunday, October 12, 2008
Portland, OR Sunday, September 21, 2008
San Diego, CA Sunday, November 02, 2008
San Francisco, CA Sunday, September 21, 2008
San Juan, Sunday, September 28, 2008
Scranton, PA Saturday, September 13, 2008
Shreveport, LA Saturday, September 20, 2008
St. Petersburg, FL Saturday, October 04, 2008
Temecula Valley, CA Sunday, October 19, 2008
Terre Haute, IN Saturday, October 04, 2008
Texarkana, TX Saturday, October 18, 2008
Thibodaux, LA Saturday, October 18, 2008
Toledo, OH Sunday, September 28, 2008
Tulsa, OK Saturday, September 20, 2008
Tupelo, MS Saturday, October 25, 2008
Vermillion, SD Sunday, September 28, 2008
Virginia Beach, VA Saturday, October 18, 2008
Wichita, KS Saturday, September 27, 2008
Wichita Falls, TX Saturday, October 11, 2008

For complete details on how you can participate, sponsor, or get involved with your local Komen Race for the Cure race, please visit the Komen.org website.

Fall Wedding Colors

August 14, 2008 – 12:41 am by Jen

One of the hottest colors for Fall weddings this year is orange. There are tons of ways to bring this color in to your wedding ceremony and wedding reception to add a touch of fall elegance to your wedding.

For some great ideas on how to incorporate orange into your fall wedding, check out this great orange wedding inspiration board.

And of course, you don’t have to make the entire color palette orange! Try mixing in browns, greens, and blues for a beautiful mix of fall colors. I’ve also seen some beautiful flower bouquets that mixed peach and orange for a more subtle look.

For some of my favorite fall wedding accessories, click the pictures below:

CharmingChick.com

Dallas Motorcycle Ride to Benefit Autism Society of America

Guide to Choosing Earring Length

Power Purse Charges Your Cell Phone and iPod

Fall’s Newest Color: Yellow

Top Fall 2008 Jewelry Trends

Modern and Traditional Birthstone Guide

Presidential Candidates’ Statements on Autism

Fall Wedding Jewelry

Join a Local Komen Race for the Cure

Fall Wedding Colors

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